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Can you read?In that case, just throw the 3.2 engine* in and call it done
* the only thing to swap would be the flywheel and spigot bearing from the 2.6.
No programming required
If you insist on fitting the 3.2 ecu then you need the key chips and transponder ring to match the 3.2 ecu, which is extra hassle
Perfect
I don,t have access to tech 2, could someone do the manual conversion of the 3.2 ECU?
Use the 2.6 ecu, transponder and chip. That way the car still matches the car pass if you lose your keys.
Reprogramming the 3.2 ecu to manual is a waste of time and money.
The 3.2 has different bore and stroke so the internals will be very different.
.. ah. Bearings might not be too different, however. Depends if the journal diameters are the same. Probably best to measure the crank first anyway, in case there is any wear.
For the 3.2?
It has a forged crank. the 2.5/2.6/3.0 doesn't.
In that case, just throw the 3.2 engine* in and call it done
* the only thing to swap would be the flywheel and spigot bearing from the 2.6.
No programming required
If you insist on fitting the 3.2 ecu then you need the key chips and transponder ring to match the 3.2 ecu, which is extra hassle
Only Tech 2.
But not required.
Your 2.6 ecu will run it.
Oh, you'll also need the front half of the drive shaft as they're a different length iiirc
You don't even need to change the loom unless the sensors are different.
Literally plug and play plus the clutch pedal and plumbing
I was being slightly sarcastic.Presumably this is the same really well kept engine that never had a cambelt change since leaving the factory?
You are supposing wrong
Is the engine that you went to change the belt on only to find that it was almost destroyed? Presumably you bought the locking tools before you fitted the new belt?
Presumably this is the same really well kept engine that never had a cambelt change since leaving the factory?
Not if it's knocking it won't...
if it is only piston slap then it could last for years but piston slap / wear doesnt normally manifest itself as metal filings in the sump ?
Well, you could fit an LS but you can kiss goodbye to about £12-15k.Actually, remove the cams from the 3.0 and, if they are good, ie not scored up or otherwise damaged, fit them to the 2.6. It will pep it up a bit.
Return to 2.6 don't contemplate. If I take out the engine it will be for something bigger.
If it's your daily driver, a working 2.6 is better than a dead or unavailable larger lump. Thems about your options...
The next best available is the 3.2 from a Vectra C but it's jusy shy of £600.
It would be interesting if it weren't for the shipping costs to Spain
You could buy a running 3.0l still in a car and drive it home for less....
Actually, remove the cams from the 3.0 and, if they are good, ie not scored up or otherwise damaged, fit them to the 2.6. It will pep it up a bit.
